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Mid North Coast · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1945

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Cutting Jap Supply Road Calcutta

Macleay Argus · Friday 26 January 1945 · page 5

British commandos with a new unopposed landing north-east of Mybon peninsula, on the Burma coast, carried forward another step of General…

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Railway Commissioner's North Coast Tour

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 26 January 1945 · page 1

The Commissioner for Railways, Mr. T. J. Hartigan, CMG, accompanied by his departmental officers, will make an official inspection of the North Coast…

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Royal Marines & Aussies Train Together

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 30 January 1945 · page 3

L.C.A. (assault boats) manned by Royal Marines co-operating with Australian infantry in amphibious landing training. These L.C.A.s were used in the landing at Normandy and were manned by…

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Better Train Services Start Next

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 30 January 1945 · page 2

Improved railway services will commence on February 4, a Railway Department spokesman said on Sunday. Bookings opened that day for…

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Railway Commissioner's Visit

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 30 January 1945 · page 2

The Railway Commissioner and staff will make their inspection of the North Coast line between Taree and Gloucester on Friday, 2nd Feby…

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Another Feeder Road

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 31 January 1945 · page 2

Mr. L. M. McMaugh writes: The bulldozer and tractor have formed a branch road south-west from the main Fitroy lumber road; and as Mr…

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Railway Merrymakers Dance

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 31 January 1945 · page 1

In the Belmore Hall on Tuesday night, 25th January, another dance was held by the Younger Set, and was enjoyed by everyone present. Extras were…

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Railway Matters Commissioner Visits Kempsey

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 31 January 1945 · page 2

Mr. T. J. Hartigan, Commissioner for Railways, visited Kempsey on Monday morning. He was accompanied by Mr. F. C. Garside, Assistant…

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New "Perishables" Train

Macleay Argus · Friday 2 February 1945 · page 4

Very pleasing news is contained in the statement in to-day's "Argus" by Kempsey's stationmaster, Mr. B. C. Page, that Kempsey is to be given…

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Rail Services Restoration Postponed New Train for Kempsey

Macleay Argus · Friday 2 February 1945 · page 4

The recent announcement by the State Government that services would be restored on February 4 was the result of a departmental…

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Visit of Railway Commissioner. Deputation at Wingham. New Railway Station Asked For

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 2 February 1945 · page 2

The Commissioner for Railways (Mr. T. J. Hartigan) arrived in Wingham this morning (Friday), on his tour of the North Coast Line. He was…

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M.R.D. HOSPITAL. Winchcombe House, 52 Bridge Street, Sydney, Jan. 18, 1945

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 3 February 1945 · page 2

Dear Mr. Jordan,—I refer to your personal representations on behalf of the Manning River District Hospital, Taree, and the matter of the…

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Railway Cuts to Continue. Sleepers Still Banned

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 3 February 1945 · page 6

Sleeping cars will not be restored at present, and all other rail travel restrictions will continue. This was announced on Wednesday by the…

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Visit of Railway Commissioner

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 3 February 1945 · page 5

The Railway Commissioner arrived at Taree yesterday (Friday), at 8 a.m. Those present were: Mr. T. J. Hartigan, Commissioner for…

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Perishables Train Good First Consignment From Kempsey

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 6 February 1945 · page 2

The first train from Kempsey for the transport of perishable foodstuffs to Sydney market ran yesterday with very satisfactory first consignment…

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M.R.D. HOSPITAL. Winchcombe House, 52 Bridge Street, Sydney, Jan. 18, 1945

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 6 February 1945 · page 4

Dear Mr. Jordan,—I refer to your personal representations on behalf of the Manning River District Hospital, Taree, and the matter of the…

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Interviewed Railway Commissioner

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 6 February 1945 · page 2

On Friday last Crs. J. G. Wilson and D. H. J. Hill waited on the RailWay Commissioner as he was passing through Gloucester. Matters…

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Young Woman Killed in Motor Accident

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 6 February 1945 · page 2

On Saturday evening last, about 7 o'clock, a cream-colored Standard car was being driven along the Wingham Taree road, towards Taree, by Mr…

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Traffic Rule Illustrations (Issued by the Road Safety Council of Now South Wales)

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 7 February 1945 · page 2

Fatal accidents in the last three months in this State illustrate all of the instructions that could be issued on road safety. Here, are some of the reports…

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Railway Commissioner Deputation at Wingham

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 7 February 1945 · page 4

The Commission for Railways (Mr. T. J. Hartigan) arrived in Wingham on Friday morning, on his tour of the North Coast line. In attendance to meet…

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